Official Name: | Kadama |
Mapsize: | 150px |
Pushpin Map: | Uganda |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Map of Uganda showing location of Kadama |
Coordinates: | 1.0167°N 33.8803°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Uganda |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Eastern Region |
Subdivision Type2: | Sub-region |
Subdivision Type3: | District |
Subdivision Name3: | Kibuku District |
Leader Title: | Mayor |
Leader Name: | Muzamir Masiga |
Elevation M: | 1112 |
Population Total: | 10000+ |
Population As Of: | 2018 Estimate |
Timezone: | EAT |
Utc Offset: | +3 |
Kadama is a town in Kibuku District, in the Eastern Region of Uganda.[1]
The town lies along the 107km (66miles)[2] Iganga–Tirinyi–Kamonkoli–Mbale Road, approximately 40km (30miles), southwest of Mbale, the largest city in the Eastern Region of Uganda.[3] This is about 68km (42miles), by road north-east of Iganga.[4] The coordinates of Kadama are 01°01'00.0"N, 33°52'49.0"E (Latitude:1.016667; Longitude:33.880278). The town lies at an average elevation of 1112m (3,648feet) above sea level.[5]
Kadama is a rapidly expending urban center, attracting new people from within and from without Kibuku District. Kadama Health Centre IV, Provides free public health services.[1] Despite the presence of national grid electricity, the absence of piped water, lack of garbage collection services and the presence of noise pollution, on account of an inordinate number of bars and night clubs, pose public health challenges.[1]
In 2018, the population of Kadama Municipality was estimated in excess of 10,000 people.[1]